Snap out of it! Ferrari Dino once owned by Cher up for sale

Cher's Ferrari Dino is looking for some life after love This Ferrari Dino is believed to have been Cher's first Ferrari The bidding reached $500,000 with more than a week left in the auction The 1970s brought America "Star Wars," stagflation, and a first brush with Presidential prosecution. It also brought some lucky folks a Ferrari-powered V-6... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/b6hEq...

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Porsche 911 hybrid, Cadillac Optic, Jeep Wagoneer S: The Week In Reverse

The Porsche 911 Hybrid debuted, details of the Cadillac Optiq were announced, and the Jeep Wagoneer S debuted alongside an off-road concept version. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Moor Authority. The Porsche 911 Hybrid finally debuted, but it's no Prius. The electrified iteration of Porsche's icon can't drive only on electric power, and... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/FDKX9...

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Ford Mustang GTD's suspension is the stuff of race cars

The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is being developed as the ultimate track-focused Mustang, using knowledge honed over decades of racing by Ford and its engineers. One of the car's performance targets is a lap of the Nürburgring in under seven minutes. But the 800-plus-hp Mustang GTD is also being developed for use on the street, and this will... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/JD8YT...

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Potential 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Touring spied

Porsche has been spotted testing a prototype for a member of its updated 911 range, and it looks like it might be for a new grade rather than an update of an existing one. The automaker this week took the covers off the first members of its updated 911 range, which marked the iconic sports car's adoption of hybrid technology, for now limited to... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/JTX5P...

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Electric off-roading? Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept aims for the desert

Jeep's first production electric vehicle has already spawned an off-road concept Jeep could easily put this concept into production in short order to take on Rivian The second vehicle to sport the Desert Rated badge is an electric Wagoneer S Concept Jeep wasted no time in making its intentions clear as it enters the electric era. The automaker's... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/B9FM5...

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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S kicks off automaker's electric era in US

The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the first electric car entering production for the automaker Jeep said the Wagoneer S will go over 300 miles on a charge Pricing starts at $71,995, but less expensive models will come Jeep's been selling an electric vehicle overseas since 2022, but its first model powered by batteries for the U.S. has finally debuted in... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/lNYg2...

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2027 Porsche 911 GT2 RS spied at early stage of testing

Porsche has started work on a new generation of its ultimate 911, the GT2 RS. The latest spy shots show a test mule that's being used to develop the GT2 RS's mechanical package, in this case within the body of the current GT3 RS. The final body work should appear six months to a year from now. Video footage from Car Spy Media features the telltale... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/nODz5...

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2027 Porsche 911 GT2 RS spied at early stage of testing

Porsche has started work on a new generation of its ultimate 911, the GT2 RS. The latest spy shots show a test mule that's being used to develop the GT2 RS's mechanical package, in this case within the body of the current GT3 RS. The final body work should appear six months to a year from now. Video footage from Car Spy Media features the telltale... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/J0tGh...

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New Bentley CEO's last job? Oh, just developing the Porsche 918 Spyder

Bentley on Tuesday named Frank-Steffen Walliser, a veteran of fellow Volkswagen Group brand Porsche, as its new CEO. Walliser will take over the role on July 1 from Adrian Hallmark, who in March announced plans to join Aston Martin as its new CEO starting on Oct. 1. Hallmark will replace Amedeo Felisa, who is retiring. Walliser has been at Porsche... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/fl75s...

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Ford will wing it at Pikes Peak with F-150 Lightning SuperTruck

Ford on Tuesday teased again the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck that will enter the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb scheduled for June 23. The automaker announced this Lightning demonstrator in March, but still isn't ready to fully reveal it. For now, additional teaser photos show a massive rear wing and a rear diffuser mounted behind open... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/C7GQi...

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Flat 4-rotor hybrid? No, but Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda will develop a new engine together

Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru on Tuesday announced plans for joint engine development aimed at reducing emissions. The goal of the project is to achieve carbon neutrality with internal-combustion engines, allowing these engines to stay in production in a future of tighter global emissions standards, the three automakers said in a press release. One... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/hBg35...

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2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class spied with updates

Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing prototypes for an updated S-Class expected on the market late next year as a 2026 model. The current generation of the Mercedes flagship sedan, the W223, debuted in 2020 as a 2021 model. Mercedes tends to launch an update for its cars after four years, which traditionally marks the midway point in the life... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/hXiP9...

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BMW Concept Skytop may reach production

BMW used the past weekend's 2024 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este to debut the Concept Skytop, a two-seat sports car with a V-8 engine that BMW's design chief says may just reach production. Automotive News (subscription required) reported that Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design, said at the concept's debut that while the car was... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/vBi31...

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Ford would welcome GM as F1 rival, says performance chief

Ford is set to return to Formula 1 in 2026 as a technical partner to the hugely successful team Red Bull Racing, an outfit Ford previously owned when the team raced as Jaguar. Audi is also set to join F1 in 2026 as both a team and power unit supplier and Ford Performance chief Mark Rushbrook in an interview with Associated Press on the eve of last... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/d34zK...

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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc wins eventful 2024 F1 Monaco GP

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc drove to victory on Sunday at the 2024 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, which served as round eight of the current season. A native of Monaco, it was Leclerc's first win at his home event in six attempts. The Ferrari driver also clinched pole position, which is crucial in a race run on a narrow circuit like Monaco's. This... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/pYq4C...

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Aston Martin product boss: People want big engines

Aston Martin's DBS successor will feature a new V-12 engine because it's what its customers want, Alex Long, the automaker's head of product and marketing strategy, said in a recent interview with CarThrottle. The engine was recently confirmed by Aston Martin to be a newly developed version of the existing twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V-12, and... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/UsMHJ...

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Ford working on position-sensitive dampers for off-road vehicles

Ford is working on position-sensitive dampers to make off-roaders like the Bronco Raptor even better, a new patent filing shows. The patent filing in question was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 16, after being filed by Ford earlier in the year. And it describes updated position-sensitive dampers suited... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/L1JzD...

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Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport honored with latest Sur Mesure Chiron

Jean Bugatti was a designer who showed off his talents with several cars launched by his father Ettore Bugatti's company, and the latest customized Chiron from Bugatti's Sur Mesure personalization department honors one of them. Dubbed the 55 1 of 1, this Chiron wears the distinctive black-and-yellow livery of Jean Bugatti's personal Type 55 Super... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/2GJxm...

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Lamborghini's new V-8, 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S: This Week's Top Photos

Lamborghini this week revealed a newly developed twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that will form part of a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the successor to the Huracán. The new supercar is due out this year, and its V-8 alone will deliver 791 hp. Jeep's been selling an electric vehicle overseas since 2022, but its first model powered by batteries... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ASYQV...

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Ford designs deployable step for a pickup's rear bumper

Power running boards and built-in bumper steps are common features on new pickup trucks, but a new Ford patent filing effectively combines them. The filing, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 21, and submitted by Ford in 2021, is for a deployable step for the rear bumper of a pickup truck, something... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/l8Vzf...

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BMW Concept Skytop channels the Z8 with sharp looks, V-8 power

BMW will use the 2024 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este running this weekend on the shores of Italy's Lake Como to present the Concept Skytop, an open-top two-seater packing a powerful V-8 engine. New model launches are dominated today by electric vehicles, typically in an SUV form factor, but the Concept Skytop reminds us of a not-so-distant past... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/paKwW...

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2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R, 2025 Nissan Murano, electric Chevy Camaro: The Week In Reverse

We drove the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R, our spy photographer spotted the 2025 Nissan Murano, and GM President Mark Reuss hinted at what form the electric Chevrolet Camaro might take. It's the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We ripped across the desert in the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R. The updated truck features revised shocks, a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/A3Bht...

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2024 F1 Monaco Grand Prix preview: Qualifying is everything

Round eight of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship takes us to the south of France for the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix. The race is the most famous on the calendar, and one every driver wants to win at least once in their career. It dates back to 1929, with the first race organized by Antony Noghès, whose name features on the final... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/DGncz...

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2024 Ford Shelby Super Snake turns Mustang into $160,000 beast

For its tuning program for the seventh-generation Ford Mustang, Shelby American decided to start at the top. It unveiled a new generation of the Super Snake in April, offering buyers a track-tuned Mustang with more than 830 hp on tap. The configurator for the 2024 model year is now up on Shelby's website, and reveals a price tag of $159,995 for... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/df0Ww...

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New VW GTI Clubsport coming to celebrate Golf's 50th anniversary

Volkswagen is readying a new generation of its Golf GTI Clubsport, and we'll see the covers come off on May 31. The debut will take place on the sidelines of the 2024 24 Hours of Nürburgring which kicks off the next day, and where a modified version built for racing, known as the Golf GTI Clubsport 24h, will compete. The last Golf GTI... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/8iu4F...

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2025 Nissan Murano spied for first time

Nissan plans to launch seven new vehicles in the U.S. over the next three years, and among them will be a redesigned Murano, a prototype for which has been spotted for the first time. Set to debut later this year, likely as a 2025 model, the new Murano will bring a sleek, almost coupe-like design not unlike Nissan's Chill-Out concept from a few... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ZzEKF...

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Jeep Avenger 4xe adds hybrid powertrain and AWD to tiny SUV

Jeep on Wednesday unveiled the Avenger 4xe as the first all-wheel-drive version of the Avenger subcompact crossover sold overseas. The 4xe designation, pronounced “four by e,” is what Jeep uses for electrified models with all-wheel drive. There are also 4xe versions of the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, both of them equipped with plug-in... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/dUG2y...

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Review: 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R rips

Imagine a desolate desert path of loose rock and sun-scorched earth rising from a dried out lake bed into the sun, creosote bushes turning into themselves, the once happy and hopeful prickly pear drooping its pads from the heat. Now imagine a truck ripping past at near triple-digit speeds, dust clouds filling the rearview mirror like a storm. In... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/FcASQ...

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VW delays ID.7 in US, citing changing market dynamics

The Volkswagen ID.7 was scheduled to reach the U.S. later this year as a 2025 model, but that's no longer happening. VW on Wednesday announced that it has delayed the electric midsize hatchback's release in the U.S. and in Canada, citing changing market dynamics as a reason. The ID.7 has been on sale in other markets since last year. VW also said... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/zUF6y...

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Hennessey confirms performance numbers for 850-hp Mustang Dark Horse

Hennessey last summer announced a performance upgrade for the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, which promised to lift output from the stock 500-hp rating to a supercar-worthy 850 hp. Ford hadn't delivered any examples of the Dark Horse at the time, and as a result Hennessey didn't have any performance numbers to publish. Fast forward to today and... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Ln8tc...

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30 years on, McLaren marks Senna's death with special livery

It's been 30 years since Ayrton Senna's death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix behind the wheel of a Williams, and McLaren will mark the milestone with a special livery honoring the Brazilian Formula 1 icon during this weekend's 2024 Monaco Grand Prix. The livery will feature on the F1 cars of both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri throughout the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/lMguf...

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2026 Audi RS 5 Avant plug-in hybrid spied at the 'Ring

Audi's A5 family currently consists of coupe, convertible, and hatchback body styles, but a new A5 Avant wagon is expected to join the fray for the next generation. Avant is the name Audi uses for wagons. Prototypes for the regular A5 Avant have been spotted in the past, and new prototypes for what appears to be a high-performance RS 5 variant... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/KpJFV...

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Jeep Avenger 4xe debuts May 22

Jeep on Wednesday will reveal the Avenger 4xe as the first all-wheel-drive version of the Avenger subcompact crossover sold overseas. The 4xe designation, pronounced “four by e,” is what Jeep uses for electrified models with all-wheel drive. There are currently 4xe versions of the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, both of them equipped with... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/2Cvbx...

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Jaguar marks end of gas-engine era with special F-Pace

Jaguar is bidding farewell to the internal-combustion engine, as the automaker plans to exclusively sell electric vehicles starting from 2025. None of the current range will remain, including the I-Pace electric crossover. To mark the occasion, Jaguar last week revealed the F-Pace 90th Anniversary Edition, which the automaker confirmed as the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/cAOwV...

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Ford working on climate-controlled frunk

EV front trunks, or frunks, provide handy storage space, but a recent Ford patent filing points to a way to make them even more useful. The filing in question outlines giving frunks climate control. It was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 19 but originally filed by Ford in 2022—roughly the same... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/0E4TO...

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New Mini John Cooper Works launches this fall

A new generation of the Mini Cooper hatchback debuted last year, but still in the works is the car's high-performance John Cooper Works grade. It makes its world debut this fall but a lightly modified version wearing a livery inspired by the red and white color schemes used on Mini racers from the 1960s will be present during this year's 24 Hours... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/WCJzA...

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Lamborghini Huracán successor's twin-turbo V-8 sings to 10,000 rpm

Lamborghini is close to revealing its successor to the top-selling Huracán supercar, and the automaker on Monday presented the first details on the car's newly developed powertrain. The newcomer is code-named the 634, and based on recent trademark activity might carry the Temerario name into production. Prototypes spied testing hint at a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/UzWJT...

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Verstappen edges out Norris at 2024 F1 Emilia Romagna GP

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen survived a late charge by McLaren's Lando Norris to take home the win on Sunday at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which served as round seven of the 2024 Formula 1 season. The reigning champion finished just 0.7 of a second ahead of Norris at the race which was held at Italy's Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ir2dT...

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Rivian explores a potential deployable roof-top canopy

Rivian could add a deployable roof-top canopy to the list of accessories for its EVs, if a recent patent filing is any indication. The automaker filed a patent application titled "Canopy with Deployable Structure" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in early 2023; that application was published by the USPTO on May 14... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ZVpGo...

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Icon's new restomod is a true blue 1968 Ford Bronco

Icon is back with another Ford Bronco restomod, this time with retro two-tone blue paint. The 1968 BR Old School Edition maintains the appearance of a 1968 Bronco, but nearly everything on it is new or modified for higher quality. That starts with the chassis, a bespoke piece that was powder coated for added durability. The bodywork also has a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/KnqXt...

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2025 Aston Martin Vantage, 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally: This Week's Top Photos

Aston Martin's Vantage sports car has been thoroughly overhauled, gaining new styling, a much-improved interior, and plenty of extra horsepower in the process. Find out what it's like to drive in our in-depth review. We also tested the updated 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class this week, including in the new G 580 with EQ Technology electric grade. It... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/vrp5H...

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GM envisions future where entire windshields become displays

A newly surfaced patent filing from General Motors presents the automaker's vision for turning entire windshields into augmented-reality displays. Head-up displays already project things like speed readouts into the driver's field of view, but this patent application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/jtQB4...

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Report: Aston Martin might launch Mercedes G-Class alternative

Aston Martin is considering a rugged off-roader in the vein of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender, Autocar reports. Design proposals are reportedly being evaluated, but no decision has been made to green light what would be Aston's second SUV, after the DBX, according to Autocar. If that does happen, Aston is reportedly targeting a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/kpsmW...

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Electric Mercedes G-Class, next Mad Max, cheap Mustang speed: The Week In Reverse

We drove the electric 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, a video highlighted the vehicles of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," and an 810-hp Ford Mustang emerged for just $49,995. It's the Week In Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We drove the electric version of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and learned that it proves any vehicle can go electric. With a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/BFX5G...

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Acura ZDX will be Pikes Peak Hill Climb's first electric pace car

The 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb gets underway in Colorado next month, and one of the vehicles confirmed to be running to the 14,110-foot summit will be the new 2024 Acura ZDX. It won't be competing, though. Instead, the ZDX will serve as this year's official pace car, marking the first time an electric vehicle will... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ckndB...

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W Motors plans electric supercar with Everrati tech

Dubai-based W Motors made a name for itself last decade with the launch of a supercar costing more than a Bugatti and featuring elements like diamond-studded headlights. The company in more recent years has expanded into offering light commercial vehicles, including some powered by electric motors. It now plans a return to its supercar roots... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/7Qf1D...

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The Hilux will be Toyota's first electric truck

Though demand for electric vehicles may be cooling, Toyota is pressing ahead with plans to launch its first electric pickup truck. In an interview with Reuters published on Thursday, Pras Ganesh, executive vice president of Toyota Motor Asia, said an electric version of the Hilux global midsize pickup truck will enter production by the end of... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/kvarC...

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Ford CEO rules out electric Mustang, but says new body styles possible

Ford CEO Jim Farley recently opened up about a potential expansion of the gas-powered Mustang range while ruling out an electric version of the iconic sports car. In an interview with Autocar during last month's 2024 Goodwood Members’ Meeting in the U.K., where Farley hopped behind the wheel of an early Alan Mann Racing Mustang, the Ford CEO... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/P9kKI...

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Bentley Continental GT with V-8 hybrid powertrain packs 771 hp

Bentley has revealed the first details on its updated Continental GT which is set to debut in June. It will be the first model to feature the recently revealed V-8 plug-in hybrid powertrain that Bentley will use to replace its venerable twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W-12. The W-12 ceases production this summer, with the coachbuilt Batur and Batur... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/iJOpU...

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Morgan reveals Pininfarina-designed Midsummer roadster

Morgan on Thursday unveiled the Midsummer, a low-slung roadster that combines Morgan's typical old-world British charm with Italian elegance injected by Pininfarina. In true coachbuilding style, the Midsummer features a unique body penned by Pininfarina and draped over an existing chassis, in this case Morgan's modern bonded aluminum CX-generation... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Eiyeu...

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